Directory List

Welcome to Your Special Needs Directory List

When you’re caring for a family member with special needs, having extra help is always appreciated. Here you’ll find an abundance of useful resources to help you in every aspect of the care and development of your loved one.

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4-H Camps & Centers, Eastern Nebraska

http://4h.unl.edu/camp/
One incredible experience…three unique locations in Nebraska! Beatiful modern facilities overlooking Platte River for the disabled campers. All programs and facilities open to all youth, adults and families.

Ability First L.L. Frank Work Center

http://www.abilityfirst.org/
AbilityFirst provides programs and services to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities reach their full potential throughout their lives. We offer a broad range of employment, recreational and socialization programs and operate 12 accessible residential housing complexes.

Akorn Camp Rotary, YMCA

http://akronymca.org/
The Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, in cooperation with the Akron Area YMCA, offers camping experiences for children and adults with disabilities. Rotary Camp is American Camping Association (ACA) accredited and provides a nurturing and enriching atmosphere where campers develop friendships, skills and memories that will last a lifetime.

Aldersgate Center of RI

http://www.campaldersgate.com/
With over 200 acres of woods and trails, you can discover all the wonderful and amazing things which God created, things as tiny as a spider or as huge as a tall pine.Camp Aldersgate has a lake for skating, fishing, swimming, boating, sailing, canoeing, baptizing, or just gazing upon. Camp Aldersgate has quiet spots for meditation and busy spots for games, campfires, or walking with friends.

Artful IMPACT!

http://www.artfulimpact.org/
Artful IMPACT! is a non-profit arts experience organization dedicated to making people stronger through the arts. We leverage creativity, talent, funding and energy to empower individuals, organizations, and community through arts experiences. Year-round programs and summer camps based in dance, music and theatre reach youth, teens and young adults with special needs; adults & seniors; arts & healing collaborations; schools. The outreach program of The School of Performing Arts in downtown Naperville. Experience the power of the arts!

Bethel Mennonite Camp

http://www.bethelcamp.org/
Bethel Camp is a Christ-centered ministry with an emphasis on Bible study and personal commitment to Christ. In addition to the fun young people have while here, scores have come to know Jesus as Lord, over the past forty years.

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

http://www.boec.org/
The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is a national leader in outdoor adventure education serving all people, while ensuring that the outdoors is accessible to those with special needs.

Briarwood Day Camp

http://www.briarwood-camp.com/
Briarwood Day Camp is recognized as one of the leading area day camps in the Philadelphia suburban countryside. Briarwood is under the direction of two very experienced and caring camping professionals. Bruce Barsky and Ted Levin bring a combination of many years in camping and education together with a philosophy that focuses on safety, happiness, and a high level of instruction in all program areas.

California- Easter Seals Camp Oaks

http://southerncal.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=CALA_homepage
Program 1- Fully accessible weeklong camp in the San Bernardino Mountains. There are activities such as horseback riding, crafts, swimming, nature, hiking, boating and much more. Program 2- Fully accessible year round weekend camp. Activities such as Games, crafts, hiking, swimming, cooking, dancing, camp fires and much more.

Camp Aldersgate

http://www.campsandretreats.org/index.php/aldersgate/home/
Our site boasts over 200 wooded and open acres with gorgeous views on three Adirondack Lakes. In addition to providing facilities for groups to conduct their own retreats, meetings, worship services, and programs, we can assist with program planning, guide groups through our low ropes course, conduct retreats and workshops, lead singing and games, and provide leadership for recreational activities.

Camp Allen

http://www.campallennh.org/
Camp Allen provides opportunities for growth, friendship and fun for children and adults with developmental disabilities and other challenges in an outdoor environment.

Camp Barnabas

http://www.campbarnabas.org
Camp Barnabas exists to provide life-changing opportunities to people with special needs and chronic illnesses in a Christian camp setting. We offer acceptance and love to more than 1,500 campers with special needs and chronic diseases and their siblings. Through adaptive activities, people with physical, intellectual, and/or medical challenges become participants, not observers, in the world around them. They leave Camp Barnabas knowing they are uniquely created to live lives of ability.

Camp Big Sky

http://www.campbigsky.org
The mission of Camp Big Sky is to provide accessible fishing, camping, boating and other related outdoor opportunities to children and adults with disabilities. The camp is open every Wednesday through Saturday from the first week of April to the end of October and is available to any person of any age with any disability that limits or restricts their access to the outdoors. There is no charge to visit Camp Big Sky and we welcome and encourage friends and family to accompany campers to share the experience. We operate a 102 acre accessible camp on former strip mine land near Farmington in central Illinois, about one hour west of Peoria. Our infrastructure is wheelchair accessible. We offer both day activities and overnight accomodations. Campers need only bring their consumables (food and drink) as we provide most everything else, including fishing equipment, bait, boats, gas grills, life jackets, and lots of fun activities including fishing, boating, camping, kite flying, nature study, hiking, bocce ball, and lawn games. Reservations are required and visits can be scheduled through our website by clicking on Visit Us, then Calendar of Events, and email us, or by calling at 309-258-6002. We are a 501 c 3 not for profit corporation governed by a 15 member community based board of directors.

Camp Challenge

http://www.campchallenge.org/
Camp Challenge is a grass roots non-profit organization dedicated to giving ill children and their siblings ages 6 through 18 a summer camp experience. Camp is open to all children who reside in Louisiana and have a form of cancer and chronic hematological disorders. These children do not have to pay for camp, it is free for all campers.

Camp Christopher – SumFun Day Camp

http://ccdocle.org/program/sumfun
Our SumFun Day Camp for children with developmental disabilities serves youth ages 5-21 who qualify for services through their local county board of developmental disabilities. The program strives to provide the camper with as typical an experience as possible. For some campers, this may mean that the child is included in the traditional day camp program. For others who need a greater level of supervision or medical care, they may be in a more sheltered setting at the Happiness Pavilion.

Camp Civitan

http://www.campcivitan.org/
Our mission is to provide our community an accessible, safe and affordable camping environment and deliver superior outdoor life experiences, enhancing the quality of life to developmentally disabled individuals of all ages.

Camp Copneconic

http://www.campcopneconic.org/
Our goal is to provide facilities, services and programs that make your visit an enjoyable experience leading to lifelong memories. Whether your aim is to find a special summer experience for your child, use our accommodations to conduct your own programming, or to call on our staff to lead activities for your group, we strive to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Camp Costanoan, Via Rehabilitation Services

http://www.viaservices.org/
Camp Costanoan is a residential, respite and recreational camp for children and adults, ages 5 and older, with physical and/or developmental disabilities. The Camp, founded in 1955, is a service of Via Rehabilitation Services, Inc. Camp Costanoan is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Steven’s Creek County Park .

Camp Courageous of Iowa

http://www.campcourageous.org/
A year round residentail and respite care facility for individuals with special needs. Campers range in age from 1-99 years old. Activities include canoeing, hiking, swimming, nature and crafts. Plus adventure activities like caving, rock climbing, ect. Campers with disabilities have oppertunities to succeed at challenging activities.

Camp Cub Creek Science Camp

http://www.bearriverranch.com/
Ages 7 – 17, More than 100 different activity choices, and Over 200 animals of more than 100 different species.Do you know of another camp where you can pet a kangaroo, hold a hedge hog, walk a llama and feed a snake all in the same day?

Camp Discovery

http://www.jayceecamp.org/
The Jaycees have been providing summer camping opportunities for people with disabilities for over twenty years. During the last 20 years, we have come a long way in developing and updating our camp to meet the needs of our campers. Camp Discovery is always striving to provide the best camping experience possible.

Camp Erdman YMCA

http://www.ymcahonolulu.org/camp_erdman
YMCA Camp H.R. Erdman is located on the beautiful North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii and has been the place for conferences, retreats, camps and family reunions since 1926. Nestled between the Waianae Mountains and pristine beaches of Mokuleia, Camp Erdman provides the perfect camp setting, second to none!

Camp Excel

http://www.campexcel.com
The Camp Excel program is designed to meet your child’s academic, social and emotional needs in a camp-like setting.

Camp for All

http://www.campforall.org/
Camp For All works in partnership with special needs groups whose members gain self-esteem, self-awareness and independence by participating in programs that are recreational, therapeutic and educational. The camp provides a fully-accessible environment and programs that are tailored to meet the needs of campers of all ages, interests and abilities.

Camp Forrest, Angel View Crippled Childrens Foundation

http://www.angelview.org/
Angel View offers a unique summer program at its own Camp Forrest located in the high desert on 17-acres in Joshua Tree, California. Camp Forrest serves able bodied and disabled youth from all over the Coachella Valley by providing a unique summer camp experience.

Camp Greentop

https://www.leagueforpeople.org/
Since 1937, Camp Greentop has been giving campers, regardless of their abilities, friendship, adventures and just plain fun that summer camp brings. Located in the Catoctin National Park, near Thurmont, Maryland, youth and adults with disabilities spend a week canoeing, fishing, swimming and horseback riding and singing songs next to a campfire under the stars.

Camp Harmon, Easter Seals

http://www.campharmon.org/index.html
Since 1963 Easter Seals Central California has owned and operated Camp Harmon and has provided a high-quality summer camp program for children and adults with disabilities. Camp Harmon is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, in the midst of the beautiful redwood forest. With donations the camp was constructed to provide accessibility for those with disabilities. From campfire sing-a-longs and s’mores, to boating, nature walks, swimming, arts and crafts and sleeping under the stars, Camp Hemlocks provides the same excitement and activities available in a traditional summer camp. The difference? Camp Hemlocks campers experience the joys and challenges of camp in a fully accessible setting with trained staff providing physical, social and emotional care.

Camp Hemlocks, Easter Seals

http://ct.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=CTDR_camping_recreation
From campfire sing-a-longs and s’mores, to boating, nature walks, swimming, arts and crafts and sleeping under the stars, Camp Hemlocks provides the same excitement and activities available in a traditional summer camp. The difference? Camp Hemlocks campers experience the joys and challenges of camp in a fully accessible setting with trained staff providing physical, social and emotional care.

Camp Holiday Trails

http://www.campholidaytrails.org/
Camp Holiday Trails is a caring community committed to empowering, encouraging and educating campers with chronic illnesses, their families and healthcare professionals. We achieve this through programs and activities that foster self-esteem, promote independence, develop leadership skills and create empathy and tolerance. We offer year round camping oppertunities.

Camp Innabah

http://www.innabah.org/
Our Mission: As a ministry of the Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church we provide safe, meaningful, enjoyable experiences in camp and retreat settings that lead people to new and renewed life in Jesus Christ.

Camp Jaycee, New Jersey

http://www.campjaycee.org/
The goals of Camp Jaycee are centered around developing social skills, improving self esteem, increasing confidence, learning in a fun environment, developing physical fitness, and establishing meaningful relationships with new friends. These goals are carried out by a well-trained staff, who are carefully selected to insure the utmost in safety, fun and growth for our campers.

Camp John Marc

http://www.campjohnmarc.org/
Camp John Marc partners with community and health professionals and organizations to provide high quality camping experiences year round to campers who have a chronic illness or physical disability. These experiences are motivated by the belief that every camper has the right to discovery and adventure in nature’s world, and deserves a chance to see, touch, play, and feel better.

Camp Jotoni, The Arc

http://www.thearcofsomerset.org/programs/camp_jotoni.html
Warm summer showers, cool splashes in the pool, songs sung ’round a campfire are some of the shared memories created at Camp Jotoni, located in the rural Warren, New Jersey. Sponsored by the Arc of Somerset County, Camp Jotoni is a day and residential camp for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Campers are ages five to adult.

Camp Killoqua

http://www.campfireusasnohomish.org/killoqua.htm
Located on 185 acres of forest, wetlands and waterfront Killoqua provides a unique outdoor experience for youth and adults throughout the year. Located 20 miles northwest of Everett Killoqua is accessible and convenient, but step under our trees and onto our paths and the world will seem far, far away. Camp is inclusive. Acceptance and participation in our programs is open to everyone regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.

Camp Kostopulos

http://www.campk.org/
Camp Kostopulos is commited to opening a world of oppertunities for individuals with disabilities. Our facility has expanded into a year-round recreation provider that offers much more than a summer camp.

Camp Lakewood

http://www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/
Trout Lodge is located in Missouri’s Eastern Ozarks and is situated on a 360-acre lake surrounded by 5,200 acres of forest-covered hills. This year-round, not-for-profit, family getaway and conference center is just 90 minutes south of St. Louis. Families and groups have enjoyed nature, recreation and relaxation for more than 50 years at Trout Lodge.

Camp Lee Mar

http://www.leemar.com/
Camp Lee Mar is a private residential special needs camp for children and young adults with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges, including but not limited to the following: mental retardation, developmental disabilities, down syndrome, autism, learning disabilities, Williams Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, ADD, Prader Willi, and ADHD. A structured environment, individual attention and guidance are emphasized at all times.

Camp Millhouse

http://www.campmillhouse.org/
Nestled in a rustic clearing surrounded by 45 acres of woods, Camp Millhouse is a retreat for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. Hiking, Trails, nature studies, crafts, swimming, and stories around a bonfire make up activities campers long remember. One week sessions. ages 4-30.

Camp New Hope illinois

http://www.cnhinc.org
Camp New Hope, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by families of people who have developmental disabilities, and running some of the best recreational programs available for special needs.

Camp New Hope, MN

http://truefriends.org/camp/
Camp New Hope is nestled in the heart of the Savanna State Forest. The pristine 40 acre site overlooks beautiful, scenic Glacier Lake and has a quarter mile of lake shore with beautiful private walking trails and a wide range of recreation options. The facilities are perfect for retreats, seminars, workshops, parties, reunions and other special gatherings, large or small.

Camp Paha

http://www.lakewood.org/Paha/
Camp Paha is a day camp for children ages 6-17 and young adults ages 18-25 with disabilities. We provide programs for campers with all disability types: developmental, physical, emotional, behavioral, and learning. Our campers include individuals with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, fragile X, ADD, ADHD, spina bifida, seizure disorders, OCD, autism, and many other special needs.

Camp Paivika, Ability First

http://camppaivika.org/default.htm
AbilityFirst’s Camp Paivika in the San Bernardino National Forest offers year-round camp programs for children, teens and adults with physical and developmental disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and epilepsy. More recently, the camp has also begun hosting retreats for mothers of children with special needs.

Camp Ramah in New England

http://www.campramahne.org/
Camp Ramah in New England is a unique, total experience whose impact lasts well beyond the summer months. Young people have fun while developing skills, incredible friendships and a Jewish consciousness that lasts a lifetime.

Camp Recovery Center

http://www.camprecovery.com/
The Camp Recovery Center features walking trails, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, and a large sun-lit swimming pool. This serene environment, coupled with a highly structured and nationally accredited program, provides the creative backdrop for a new beginning for adults and adolescents struggling with addiction.

Camp Red Leaf, JCYS

http://jcys.org/summer-camps
Since 1912, JCYS has known that fun, independence and friendship are what make for an incredible summer camp experience. Nearly 100 years later, our rich tradition (and expertise!) in camping is met with creative activities and modern facilities. Whether showcases of spirit or swim-time, campfires and cookouts, or urban summer adventures, our innovative programs satisfy the ultimate 21st century camper!

Camp Riley at The Bradford Woods

Camp Roger

http://www.camproger.org/
Since 1941, Camp Roger has been a place where God’s love for God’s children is revealed and celebrated through experiences in God’s world. Today, Camp Roger’s summer camp program welcomes 1,300 kids each summer, and 10,000 young people participate in growth-adventures year-round through Camp Roger’s Discovery Nature Center, Adventure Course, and Facility Rentals.

Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake

http://www.campronald.org/
Accredited by the American Camp Association, Camp Ronald McDonald ® at Eagle Lake is a fully accessible residential summer camp for children who are ‘at-risk’ with a variety of special medical needs, economic hardship and/or emotional, developmental or physical disabilities.

Camp Seale Harris Southeastern Diabetes Education Services

http://www.southeasterndiabetes.org/
Southeastern Diabetes Education Services has been providing children with diabetes FUN-FILLED educational programs since it was founded in 1949 by Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Eichold. A wide assortment of recreational activities fills every day. More importantly, intensive diabetes management techniques are taught during daily diabetes education seminars. All activities are designed to encourage a positive approach to living with diabetes!

Camp Summit

http://www.campsummittx.org/
At Camp Summit, all campers are treated equal. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to .. realize their maximum potential, including those with disabilities. Campers are encouraged to try new experiences in order to gain self-confidence, learn cooperation and communication, and increase personal independence in a safe and fun environment. Our focus is on individual growth through accomplishing a variety of goals at levels specific to each individual’s needs, capabilities and potential.

Camp Sun N Fun

http://www.thearcgloucester.org/
developmental disabilities and their families through education, advocacy and direct services. The vision of The Arc Gloucester is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities thereby resulting in improved quality of life for the families.

Camp Sunnyside, Easter Seals

http://ia.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=IADR_homepage
Each summer from June through August, campers with disabilities ages five and up, take part in one week camping sessions, gaining skillls and independence by participating in activities like swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, camping and more. ages 4-95.

Camp Tanager

http://www.camptanager.org/
CAMP TANAGER was established in 1926 so children could participate in a summer camp experience regardless of financial circumstances. Camp Tanager is administered by Tanager Place and is supervised by a Camp Director. The staff/camper ratio (1:6) permits a high degree of interaction between Camp Counselors and campers. Seven 1 week sessions are available between June and August each year for children aged 7 – 11 years.

Camp Thorpe

http://www.campthorpe.org/
Camp Thorpe was born of a desire to help those whose lives are challenged physically, developmentally and emotionally, and to bring happiness to those who, by their very condition, are kept from many of the enjoyments of the average individual. It is our hope that each camper will leave Camp Thorpe with feelings of self-respect, new leisure skills, respect for others and for nature.

Camp Twin Lakes

http://www.camptwinlakes.org/about.php
We provide places and paths for children with serious illnesses and life challenges to experience the joys of childhood and grow in their confidence and capabilities. Camp Twin Lakes will be a vital statewide network of closely aligned partners that are united in providing year-round camping and other transformative experiences that deeply impact our children and support their families throughout childhood.

Camp Virginia Jaycee

http://www.campvajc.org/
The mission of Camp Virginia Jaycee, Inc is to provide an outdoor education and recreation experience for persons with special needs. Camp Virginia Jaycee is a facility where children and adults with special needs can participate in games, partake in new experiences, learn to appreciate the outdoors and have fun.

Camp Whitman on Seneca Lake

http://www.campwhitman.org/
Camp Whitman is a boys and girls Christian summer camp on 117 expansive acres at the shore of Seneca Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of Western New York. Camp Whitman’s 117 acres of wooded forests, scenic ravines, peaceful meadows, bountiful ponds and beautiful lakefront is a great experience for all.

Camp Winnebago

http://www.campwinnebago.org/
All individuals developmental disabilities, six years of age and older are eligable to attend Camp Winnebago.SUMMER SESSIONS – A variety of traditional summer camp activities abound: swimming, cooking over a fire, games, arts and crafts, hay-wagon rides, dancing and more.WINTER CAMP – A variety of fall and winter activities are available during camp’s off season sessions: outdoor winter sports, baking,VCR movies, pool, foosball, bowling and other indoor games. We also offer Trips and one day outings.

Camp Wyoming

http://www.campwyoming.net/
Explore our site nestled just outside Wyoming, Iowa which is conveniently centered within 60 miles of Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the Quad Cities. Discover the charm and peaceful environment at Camp Wyoming as you enjoy the 380 acres of hardwood forest, bluffs, caves and stream. Come and hike the trails, walk our Labyrinth, or just sit and enjoy this sanctuary for native wildlife in God’s natural world.

Camps at The Help Group

http://www.thehelpgroup.org
CAMP DISCOVERY: An outdoor day camp for children ages 3 to 14 with mild or moderate special needs. KIDS LIKE ME: VILLAGE GLEN DAY CAMP A highly specialized social skills camp for children and teens ages 3 to 15 with Asperger’s Disorder and high-functioning autism. KIDS LIKE ME: TEENS ON THE GO! A unique social skills camp featuring daily trips, tours and activities throughout the greater LA area for teens ages 15 to 18 with Asperger’s Disorder and high-functioning Autism. KIDS LIKE ME: CAMP SUNSHINE An opportunity for children and teens ages 5 to 18 with autism and other developmental disabilities to experience summer fun with friends in a safe, enriching camp environment.

Canonicus Camp

http://www.canonicus.org/
Canonicus’ camping goal is to help each camper achieve greater spiritual and personal growth through small group outdoor living in order to better equip the individual for service to the local church, the community and the Lord.

Challenge Aspen

http://www.challengeaspen.com/
Challenge Aspen is dedicated to impacting lives by presenting meaningful recreational, educational, cultural and competitive experiences to individuals faced with cognitive or physical challenges. The aim of Challenge Aspen is to carefully orchestrate life changing adventures, giving participants the courage to learn something new, trust their own abilities and carry that ideal forward, reaching toward goals in other areas of their lives.

Civitan Acres

http://www.egglestonservices.org/civitan-acres/
At Eggleston Services, we offer a variety of opportunities to relax and have fun at Civitan Acres. Designed for individuals who want a year-round day program, the Wellness Program helps adults with disabilities improve their quality of life through activities that help develop and balance their emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.

Clover Patch Camp

http://www.cloverpatchcamp.org/
Clover Patch is a summer camp for individuals with disabilities where each camper is encouraged to reach his or her fullest potential. Since 1965, Clover Patch Camp has provided individuals with disabilities opportunities to make new friends, create everlasting memories, and experience a genuine camp setting.

Connecticut- Camp Horizons

http://horizonsct.org/
We offer an Exceptional residential summer camp for children and adults. Unlike traditional day camps, where campers are required to fit into the predetermined program, we offer your child a most unique way to spend the summer.

Cristo Vive International

http://www.cristovive.net
Our Mission: To provide children and youth with disabilities and their families with an opportunity to experience the love of God and faith in Christ through a fun and engaging camp adventure. We strive to create opportunities which will inspire participants to respond to the message of God’s love and delight in them and lead them to a genuine experience with Jesus as Lord and Savior. Activities include: drama, puppets, outdoor games, crafts, swimming, a one on one mentor throughout the camp and lots of fun. We provide camps for youth and children with disabilities.

Cross Roads Outdoor Ministries

http://www.crossroadsretreat.com/
Cross Roads is a beautiful spiritual retreat center and camp providing comfortable facilities, picturesque grounds, and transformational experiences for all ages and all types of groups. We are located on 250 beautiful mountaintop acres in northwestern NJ. The mission of Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center is: To create sacred space For the Spirit of God To inspire holy relationships That we might embody Christ’s love on earth.

Dancing Wheels Company & School

http://www.dancingwheels.org
Our company’s lifelong mission to educate, advocate and entertain through compelling, innovative dance was born of the goals that each of our team members shares a heartfelt commitment to: Enhance integration and diversity in the arts with works uniting people of all abilities. Provide successful, independent and creative role models for those with disabilities. Erase negative stereotypes about people with disabilities in professional careers, primarily in the arts. Instill greater understanding and professionalism in individuals of all ability levels.

Easter Seals NJ – Camp Merry Heart

http://www.nj.easterseals.com/camp
Easter Seals Camp Merry Heart is a year round facility providing individuals with disabilities and special needs camping and recreation services including on-site residential camping as well as Hotel & Travel Respites. At Easter Seals New Jersey Camp Merry Heart, opportunities for recreation and social interaction are more than just “fun”… the many benefits they provide are a necessary part of maintaining a healthy state of mind and lifestyle for everyone. The importance of recreational activities has long since been recognized and implemented by Easter Seals as an integral part of ALL of the programs and services provided to people of all ages with all disabilities.

Easter Seals of Tennessee

http://www.tn.easter-seals.org
The mission of Easter Seals Tennessee is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their community.

Echo Grove Camp

http://www.echogrove.org/
With many different housing styles to choose from, and a variety of meeting locations, Echo Grove is able to serve many different types of groups. Echo Grove has the ability to house and serve over 400 campers at one time, while also providing flexibility for multiple groups of any size. Additional activities such as a 35 foot climbing tower, a high ropes adventure course, team building courses, swimming pool, waterfront activities, volleyball, tennis and gymnasium, hay rides,and nature trails are available to enhance the stay of our guests.

Four-H Camp Howe

http://www.camphowe.com/
Camp Howe is a private, independent, non profit organization with a long tradition of providing a 4-H based camp experience to youngsters each summer. At Camp Howe, youth learn through experiential or “hands-on” learning and gain valuable life skills needed to be successful – both as children and as adults.

Fowler Center

http://www.thefowlercenter.org/
Since 1957, The Fowler Center has been providing year-round outdoor recreational and educational experiences for people with special needs, including: mental and physical challenges, autism, traumatic brain injuries, as well as sensory and communication challenges.

Gales Creek Diabetes Camp

http://www.galescreekcamp.org/home
The Gales Creek Camp Foundation is dedicated to providing camp experiences for children, youth and families directly affected by Type I diabetes. We are committed to fostering the transition toward independence by integrating the management of diabetes with social and life skills.

Glacier View Ranch

Handi Camp

http://www.hvmi.org/handi-camp/
Opportunities include all the exciting, “traditional” activities associated with camp and Bible conference; but each activity is carefully planned and supervised so every individual can participate fully in spite of any physical and/or mental limitations.

Happiness Day at Parmadale, Catholic Charities Services

http://ccdocle.org/Continuing the Mission of Jesus, the Diocesan Camping Programs provide inclusive camping opportunities tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family. We work in collaboration with each other and the community to provide a learning experience that is Christ centered, safe, accredited, fun and ecologically sound. Our programs embrace the values of respect for the dignity of each person, stewardship and commitment to the Church and the community. Camp Happiness provides summer day camp experiences to children and young adults ages 6-21 with cognitive and other developmental disabilities. We offer four different camp sites in the greater Cleveland area. Each camp site provides and enhances social, spiritual, recreational and educational opportunities. They enjoy arts & crafts, swimming and field trips each week. Camp Happiness is operated by Disability Services, a part of Catholic Charities Health and Human Services. Campers at this site are able to enjoy time and share activities with the CYO campers just down the hill!

Indian Trails Camp

http://www.indiantrailscamp.org/
Indian Trails is a remarkable facility that brings adaptive recreation to the lives of each camper. It is simple in theory, but daunting in task. Indian Trails offers a barrier-free camp setting in which those with disabilities can participate in all manner of activities the outside world is ill-equipped to provide. It is a place filled with fun, recreation and friendship. Campers learn perseverance, team-work and self-reliance.

Inspiration Ministries

http://www.inspirationministries.org
Inspiration Ministries is a resident community for physically challenged adults. It is located on 155 acres near Lake Geneva outside the community of Walworth, Wisconsin. With a resident building, four resident apartment buildings, a resale and coffee shop, retreat center, camping sites and trails, swimming pool, workshop and about 50 caring staff members, residents enjoy a warm, home-like community where people with disabilities are encouraged and enabled to enjoy maximum fulfillment of their lives.

Intensive Therapeutics INC.

http://intensivetherapeutics.org/programs/camp-helping-hands/
Camp Helping Hands uses carefully designed activities to drive therapeutic gains. For parents who choose to combine disciplines, activities specifically designed to integrate 1, 2 or 3 therapy services will be built in to the camp day. The exciting part of this unique integration of OT, PT and speech goals within a single activity allows a child a full-body, “real world” experience. For example, if balloon volleyball is the camp activity, OT, PT and speech goals can all be met through the strategic emphasis and sequencing of jumping, running, hitting a balloon back and forth, as well as verbal communication with peers. Therapists will seamlessly collaborate to create these ideal therapeutic scenarios and help maximize each moment of the camp day.

Jewish Council for Youth Services

http://www.jcys.org/camping.html
Since 1912, JCYS has known that fun, independence and friendship are what make for an incredible summer camp experience. Nearly 100 years later, our rich tradition (and expertise!) in camping is met with creative activities and modern facilities. Whether showcases of spirit or swim-time, campfires and cookouts, or urban summer adventures, our innovative programs satisfy the ultimate 21st century camper!

Kamp Kiwania

http://www.kiwanis-ny.org/kamp/
Kamp Kiwanis is aimed at providing fun, physical exercise and adventure. It strives to afford opportunities to participate in a creative outdoor group experience in a democratic setting and develop characteristics of leadership and fair play.

LA Lions Camp for the Disabled/Diabetic Youth

http://www.lionscamp.org/index.html
The Louisiana Lions Camp is a non-profit residential summer camp, owned and operated by the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children, Inc. Louisiana Lions Camp is free for boys and girls of Louisiana with Mental and Physical Challenges, Diabetes, and Pulmonary Disorders.

Lions Camp of Colorado

http://www.coloradolionscamp.org/
The Colorado Lions Camp is a year round facility providing summer programs for special populations (ages 8 and above) and winter programs for large and small groups. The camp has miles of scenic trails both on the property and through Pike National Forest. The summer camping session provides the campers with a large variety of activities including swimming, fishing, horseback riding, camping, and hiking.

Lions Camp of Florida

http://www.lionscampfl.org/
The Florida Lions Camp proposes to help insure a better future for all youth, including those who are blind, visually impaired and those with physical or developmental disabilities, through programs and facilities designed to promote cooperation, leadership, self-esteem and where they are nurtured, encouraged and challenged to be independent.

Lions Camp Tatiyee

http://www.arizonalionscamp.com/
The Lions of Arizona have operated the camp as a non-profit 501(c)3 and have never charged a fee. The Mission of Lions Camp Tatiyee is to provide a camping experience for challenged individuals, among their peers, that encourages independence and self-confidence.

Living Waters Camp

http://livingwaterscamp.org/
Living Waters is a 150 acre facility located in Schellsburg, PA that features a variety of natural settings and accommodations perfect for all your needs. Our outdoor ministry facility provides a place for Christian enrichment, education and growth as well as opportunities for environmental education. It is our goal to promote and enhance physical and spiritual growth and wellness in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. We provide a variety of summer camping programs for youth and adults as well as a year-round retreat facility.

Lutherdale Bible Camp

http://www.lutherdale.org/
Lutherdale is a faith community, dedicated to building lives in Christ, through the wonder of God’s creation, and the study of God’s word. Providing summer camping for people with developmental disabilities. ages 9-18 and families & senoirs welcome.

Maine- Pine Tree Society- Camp Communicate

http://www.pinetreesociety.org/camp_communicate.asp
Camp Communicate is an innovative weekend designed specifically for non-verbal children who use computerized devices, known as augmentative communication, to communicate. Camp Communicate offers these children a unique opportunity to spend a weekend with other augmentative communicators in an accessible summer camp environment. During their stay they will learn new skills, meet new friends and become more comfortable and confident in their communication abilities.

Mount Sheperd Retreat Center

http://www.mtshepherd.org/
Middle School Mission Camp” is an exciting camp for youth in grades 6-8. Campers will go to the homes of the elderly and of the poor to help with yard work and repairs. To help campers understand Christ’s words “when you do it to the least of these you do it unto me” there will be small group discussions on what it means to be “mission minded”. Register your child and/or group quickly to assure a spot!

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp

http://www.mhkc.org/
We offer children and adults with disabilities an opportunity to leave behind their routine lives and taste the freedom of the outdoors – to go beyond limits that they, and others, have set for them. We provide a caring, welcoming environment where campers are challenged to do their best, yet their special and personal needs are met. For counselors who work with campers one-on-one, it’s often a life-changing experience. For campers, it’s “a little piece of heaven”.

New Jersey- Camp Jotoni

http://campjotoni.org/
Camp Jotoni provides summer recreational services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Our programs consist of a seven-week day camp program, a residential program, and three weeks of extended summer day camp for Somerset and Union counties school age residents only.

Pennsylvania- Easter Seals at Southeastern PA

http://sepa.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=PASE_homepage
Providing year round adapted programs for children and adults with disabilities in Southeastern PA. Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania serves Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties in an effort to maximize the independence of children and adults with disabilities.

Pennsylvania- NJ Camp Jaycee

http://www.campjaycee.org/
Traditional summer residential & area resident day camp for children and adults with special needs. with a mission of providing quality camping experiences to persons with developmental disabilities.

Pilgrim Pines Camp

http://www.pilgrimpinescamp.org/
Pilgrim Pines Camp and Conference Center seeks to honor God and provide for all people a sacred space to follow their spiritual path to discover and discern God. This sacred land in which we meet calls us to act with concern for eco-justice for all creation. As a ministry of the United Church of Christ, Pilgrim Pines is welcoming of all persons without regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic position, handicap or denominational affiliation.

Pine Tree Camp

http://www.pinetreesociety.org/
Pine Tree Society started as a bold new idea in 1936. That commitment continues every day throughout the state of Maine. Whether it’s a young girl with Cerebral Palsy discovering her first best friend at Pine Tree Camp, an adult finding his voice with customized assistive technology or an adult with a developmental disability participating in a new and exciting activities at Community Services…Pine Tree Society changes lives.

Recreation Unlimited

http://www.recreationunlimited.org/
Recreation Unlimited currently serves over 2,700 individuals with disabilities representing up to 14 physical and developmental disability groups from 44 counties in Ohio and five surrounding states. Recreation Unlimited is the largest provider in the state of Ohio serving individuals with disabilities in the area of sports, recreation and education with the most comprehensive and quality program offerings.

Recreational Education Center

http://recreationaleducationcenter.com
Come join us for a fun and amazing camp experience for ages 3 to 15. Our summer programs are designed based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis. We utilize a variety of researched based teaching techniques to uniquely craft and design a structured program to meet each individual’s needs. Our staff will design an individualized program plan for the summer experience. All of our activities are uniquely addressed through our specially designed center. The center offers a large indoor playground, a multi-sensory art room, kitchen and a large pretend play room. We also have access to large sports fields and an outdoor playground. We provide a low student to staff ratio to ensure for the most effective of services. Our staff are trained behavioral therapists and all programming is overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp

http://www.riversidelbc.org/
We exist to provide a Christ-centered camping experience to children and adults of all ages. Being Christ-centered means making it our aim to present Christ in EVERY aspect of life at camp – including prayer, singing, fun, crafts, games, free-time, Bible study, eating, campfires, skits, and much, much more!

Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp

http://www.sunshinecampus.org/Directions.aspx
For 85 years, Rochester Rotary’s summer camping program for young people with disabilities, called Sunshine Camp, has been spreading sunshine to thousands of campers in the Rochester community.Each summer for two one-week sessions, young people with disabilities have the opportunity to experience the many joys of summer camping through Rotary’s Sunshine Camp program.

Rocky Mountian Villa, Easter Seals Colorado

http://co.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=CODR_Rocky_Mountain_Village
Regarded as one of the top Easter Seals camps in the country, Rocky Mountain Village, is fully accessible and used by more than 800 children and adults with disabilities for summer camp sessions. Campers enjoy swimming,fishing,overnight camping, outdoor cooking, travel camp, day trips, arts & crafts, sports and recreation, hiking, dances, music & drama, horse-back riding, and riding the zip line.

Santa Fe Mountain Center

http://www.sf-mc.com/
We are dedicated to promoting personal discovery and social change among youth, families, and groups through the use of creatve learning experiences in wilderness, community, and cultural environments.

Shady Oaks Camp

http://www.shadyoakscamp.org
Shady Oaks Camp is a not for profit 501(c)(3), 8 week residential summer camp, form June to August, for adults and children with all disabilities. In addition we also have a week day camp program after our residentail camp has concluded. Shady Oaks offers a 1:1 staff to camper ratio. SOC is owned and operated by the parents who send their children to camp and has been since its inception in 1947.

Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp

http://www.fortnet.org/skyranch/
Welcome to Lutheran Ranches of the Rockies! We operate two ranches in Northern Colorado: Sky Ranch, just north of Rocky Mountain National Park at 9200 feet, and Sleepy Owl Ranch in the foothills of the Rockies. We call ourselves the L Double R and are operated by congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Our programs and facilities are open to all.

Special Kids

http://specialkidstn.com
Camp Ability of Special Kids is a Christian, summer day camp for children with special needs ages 6-25. Camp is designed to allow children with special needs to participate in an interactive, social, and just plain fun environment during the months of June and July each year. Our counselors focus on children’s abilities rather than disabilities and find ways for all of our campers to participate in activities. Camp Ability is held at North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN, and is broken into two sessions- one in June and one in July. Campers are able to attend one or both sessions depending on a family’s need. To make activities fun for everyone, campers are divided into groups of about 8-12 campers based on age groups. At Camp Ability, our children’s safety comes first, so we have one lead counselor and two or more support counselors in each group (giving us a ratio of one counselor to every three campers). A nurse is also on site at all times, and volunteers participate in camper groups when needed with more involved activities.

Spina Bifida Association of Illinois

http://www.sbail.org/
The Spina Bifida Association of Illinois® (SBA of IL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with Spina Bifida through direct services, information, referral, research, and public awareness. The SBA of IL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1969.

Summit Camp

http://www.summitcamp.com
Summit Camp provides a summer camp experience for boys and girls, ages 7-17, who have issues of attention. These may include Attention Deficit Disorder, verbal or non-verbal learning disabilities, mild social or emotional concerns, and/or Aspergers syndrome. Some of our campers may also have Tourrete’s syndrome, O.C.D., and /or mild mood issues. Summit Travel works with older children, ages 15-19, who have similar issues.

Tikvah Program Camp Ramah in Wisconsin

http://www.ramahwisconsin.com/
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin combines the best of Jewish life with the joy of summer camping. Over 500 campers enjoy a full range of recreational programming on our 150 acre site in Northern Wisconsin. Tikvah is a division of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin including both a camper program for 12-17 year old Jewish children with Asperger’s Syndrome, high functioning autism, and/or mild developmental delays and a post high school vocational education program for 18-21 year olds.

Upward Bound Camp

http://www.upwardboundcamp.org/
The Purpose of Upward Bound Camp is to provide on-going Christian based recreational and educational camp experiences for persons with disabilities, twelve years of age and over in an environment that presents opportunities for growth outside the individual’s usual routine or habitat.

Wesley Woods of Northern PA

http://www.wesleywoods.com/
An exceptional children’s camp for children with emotional and intellectual handicaps. Our mission at Wesley Woods is to meet the spiritual needs of children, youth and adults in a christian camp or retreating setting.

Wisconsin Badger Camp

http://www.badgercamp.org/
The mission of Wisconsin Badger Camp is to serve people with developmental disabilities by providing quality outdoor recreational experiences.Through a group living experience, campers develop friendships and expand their social skills. Everyone, regardless of the severity of their disability, are welcome at Badger Camp.

Wonderland Camp Foundation

http://www.wonderlandcamp.org/
Wonderland Camp provides a fun, educational camp experience for children, teenagers and adults who are physically and mentally challenged, to offer respite from daily care giving for family members and healthcare workers and to provide and nurture a personal development experience for volunteers and staff.

Woodlands

http://www.woodlandsfoundation.org/
The Woodlands is committed to enriching the lives of children and adults with disability and chronic illness. We accomplish this by eliminating the physical and social barriers to involvement so that participants can fully experience activities that nurture their social, cultural, recreational, environmental, and spiritual well-being.